Albany’s “Alive at 5” Concert Series Begins June 8 with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Let’s Be Leonard

“Alive at 5” is heading into its 28th season, starting off on June 8 with performances by Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Let’s Be Leonard. The summer series takes place at Jennings Landing from 5-8 p.m. on Thursdays (with the exception of July 4). A partial lineup for other dates has been announced, including performances by Average White Band, The Funky Meters, Marian Hill, and King Yellowman & the Sagittarius Band. Regional support for these headliners comes from Victory Soul Orchestra, Wurliday, and Dr. Jah and the Love Prophets.

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is a funk soul band from California. Frontman Denson also plays saxophone for The Rolling Stones, and just wrapped up a tour with them. Primed to release a new album this year, KDTU will be performing some of their new songs at Alive at 5.

Saratoga’s jazz fusion phenoms Let’s Be Leonard will open the show. Renowned for their improvisational style, the band just released Live at Gug’s, a session recorded in Glenn’s Falls earlier this year. Read the NYS Musicreview.

Saturday, February 17th, Vineyard Community Space welcomes the return of Albany, NY's YOUNG CULTURE. Rolling through on a US, headlining tour, these Upstate pop-punk heartthrobs will be bringing the catchiest of tunes to MPV! Rochester's Nostalgic Stereo are playing in support, along with Luke Cornwell & the Look! Bees!.

Please join us for what will surely be a special evening of collaboration between two remarkable young artists. At this performance, Faquini and Cressman will be debuting some original collaborations as well as arrangements from the Great American Songbook and various styles of Brazilian music.